Database Administrators maintain and support Program specific database instances, definitions and processes. The Database Administrator (DBA) designs, implements and maintains the database environment for the System(s) associated with various Programs. This includes loading database components (DDL, Views, Schema, etc.) to support the application software, loading data into the environments and migrating the database changes from one environment to another.

Resources require the following skills:

Ability to learn quickly

Ability to problem solve / troubleshoot

Ability to work with minimum mentoring

Self starting

Database Administration skills

Ability to write and maintain technical documentation

Ability to work with others in a team environment

Communication and teamwork

Responsibilities include:

Providing DBA support to the program project(s) including work effort estimates for DBA tasks;

Establishing Database Administration procedures;

Producing physical database designs;

Ensuring physical database designs reflect logical database designs;

Reviewing requirements for any new application areas for database impacts;